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By Mayo Clinic staffDaily soaking in warm water, several times a day, may be enough to clear away a Bartholin cyst or abscess.
After surgical procedures to treat a cyst, soaking in warm water (sitz bath) is particularly important. Sitz baths help to keep the area clean, ease discomfort and promote effective drainage of the cyst. Pain relievers also may be helpful. If you have a catheter in place, you may resume your normal activities, including sex, depending on your level of comfort.
